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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If Mrs. Erlynne comes to her home, Lady Windemere claims she will:
(a) Insult her.
(b) Forbid her to enter.
(c) Pretend to admire her.
(d) Treat her kindly.

2. Why does Lady Windemere claim to be upset with Lord Darlington?
(a) He annoys her by paying her elaborate compliments.
(b) He annoys her by paying attention to other women.
(c) He annoys her by buying her expensive gifts.
(d) He annoys her by ignoring her in public.

3. Why does Lord Darlington say he wants Lady Windemere to take him seriously?
(a) He wants to be her friend in case she needs one some day.
(b) He wants her to be friends with Lord Windemere.
(c) He wants to be her friend in case he falls in love with her.
(d) He wants to be her friend in case her husband leaves her.

4. Lord Windemere fears he cannot share Lady Erlynne's real identity with his wife because:
(a) The shame would kill him.
(b) The fear would overtake him.
(c) The shame would kill her.
(d) The jealousy would kill her.

5. What does Lady Windemere claim she will do with the fan her husband has given her as a birthday gift?
(a) She will strike Mrs. Erlynne across the face with it.
(b) She will throw it into the fire.
(c) She will sell it on the street.
(d) She will strike Lord Windemere in the face with it.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Duchess describes Mrs. Erlynne as:

2. Lady Windemere believes she lives in a "bad" age because:

3. Why doesn't Lord Windemere explain his reasons for spending time with Mrs. Erlynne?

4. The Duchess removes Agatha from earshot by:

5. What word does Lady Windemere use to describe people who have extramarital affairs?

(see the answer key)

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